Senior Director, Medical Affairs Operations and Strategy

Definium Therapeutics, formerly known as Mind Medicine, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel product candidates to treat brain health disorders. Our mission is to be the global leader in the development and delivery of treatments that unlock new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a pipeline of innovative product candidates, with and without acute perceptual effects, targeting neurotransmitter pathways that play key roles in brain health.

Founded in 2019, we are continuously expanding our presence and global footprint. We are constantly searching for high-impact individuals in various clinical, technical and business operations domains to strengthen our team of patient‑centric, intelligent individuals.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Medical Affairs leadership, develop, operationalize, and continuously refine the Medical Affairs strategy, helping to translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, KPIs and timelines.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of the departmental strategic planning processes, including operations tasks, and other activities related to pipeline compounds.
• Lead organization, updating and communication of strategic plans to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster strong partnerships with internal teams such as Clinical Development, HEOR, Commercial teams, and finance to ensure alignment and efficiency in medical activities.
• Develop, maintain, and update Medical Affairs SOPs and quality documentation to support compliant, efficient, and consistent operations.
• Work in close collaboration with Compliance, Regulatory and Legal counterparts to develop materials that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Implement and refine operational governance frameworks for scientific review and medical communication standards.
• Ensure material development for internal and external use is aligned with organizational goals and priorities and meets compliance, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Establish and oversee project management frameworks for all MA initiatives, including medical launches, clinical collaborations, evidence‑generation programs, and scientific communication outputs.
• Monitor timelines, risks and deliverables; provide transparent reporting to leadership on progress and resource needs.
• Coordinate cross‑functional project teams to ensure timely execution and integration of medical insights into decision‑making.
• Maintain program budget trackers and financial forecast for Medical Affairs programs.
• Implement and optimize systems and tools to enhance productivity and data management.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Medical Affairs operations.
• Collaborate with IT to implement and optimize technology solutions for medical operations.
• Serve as a liaison between Global Medical Affairs and other departments to facilitate smooth operations and communication across regions.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of Global Medical Affairs functions and their interconnections with other departments.
• Technical knowledge in Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, KOL Mapping Systems, etc.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams in changing environments.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement creative solutions for global challenges.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD).
• 10+ years of industry experience with demonstrated high‑level professional knowledge and skills in the areas of medical affairs and R&D.
• Experience in both pre‑launch and post‑launch medical affairs activities. Experience with Psychiatry/CNS is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to create and lead successful cross‑functional teams in changing and competitive environments.
• Experience with Early Access Programs (EAP) is a plus.
• Candidates must be comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment.

The starting base pay range for this position is $269,204.00 – $295,000.00. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location.

Employees in this role may be entitled to additional compensation, including bonus and equity. Benefits information is listed on our Jobs Page. The Company provides competitive benefits to employees including:

• 100% paid health benefits—including Medical, Dental and Vision—for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date.
• Flexible time off.
• Generous parental leave and some fun fringe perks.

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